University Applications
What do I want out of my university education?
About a year and a half ago, I wrote an article on my thoughts about what to keep in mind when applying to university, using my personal experience as an example. In that article, I focused mostly on figuring out which university fits you best based on program, location, opportunities, etc. However, there is one [...]
Why Reference Letters are Important and How to Pick Your Referees
Every medical school has a different philosophy when it comes to evaluating applicants. Some schools, like Queen’s and Western, look at your GPA and MCAT scores first, and pretty much guarantee you an interview if you meet certain cutoffs. Some schools, like the University of Toronto, look at your entire application package first before granting [...]
The Power of Marketing: Because Perception is Reality
“What is real? How do you define real? If you’re talking about what you can feel, what you can smell, what you can taste and see, then real is simply electrical signals interpreted by your brain.” This is a famous quote from the character Morpheus of one of my favourite movies of all time, The [...]
Where Should I Go for University?
A lot of students have asked me why I chose to go to York University to study undergraduate biology. I get this question a lot, and the reason for this is quite obvious – a lot of people have the impression that York University’s reputation in science and engineering is not as strong as other [...]
What? You need a 98 average to get into McMaster Health Sciences?
Last night, Eden, a good friend of mine, asked me whether you needed a 98+ average to get into McMaster Health Sciences. At first, I was like: “lol what? No way!” So she told me that a friend of hers found this article that suggested it, and that this friend was starting to worry a [...]
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